US Bridges

Dahlonega RD over Br Cedar Creek

Good

Wapello County, Iowa · 072130406 · Structure no. 000000000331251

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dahlonega RD over Br Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dahlonega RD over Br Cedar Creek in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDahlonega RD
CrossesBr Cedar Creek
Location072130406
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.07073, -92.36328
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2022)
Projected traffic380 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dahlonega RD over Br Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dahlonega RD over Br Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Dahlonega RD over Br Cedar Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Dahlonega RD over Br Cedar Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Dahlonega RD over Br Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.